Hilton Head Torch Relay 2026

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time: 5:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Entry fee: From Free

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K	5K	Nov 7, 20265:00 AM	Free	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Free until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in South Carolina runs 35:48, about 11:31 a mile, based on 304 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:01 and men in 31:54.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the 5K starts at 5:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

10 SurfWatch Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 7 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 79°F.

Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 10 SurfWatch Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 30 feet
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Hilton Head Torch Relay?: Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 10 SurfWatch Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.